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Will drinking water after C-section cause any problem?

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Are we allowed to drink water after a cesarean section? If not, what happens to the body if you drink water?
Answered by Dr. Donalyn Sepina Barcial

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Dr. Donalyn Sepina Barcial is an experienced Obstetrician and Gynecologist with expertise in prenatal care, high-risk pregnancy management, infertility, menstrual disorders, and minimally invasive gynecological procedures. She is dedicated to women’s health across all life stages, providing compassionate, evidence-based care. Dr. Barcial focuses on personalized treatment plans that support reproductive health, hormonal balance, and overall well-being for her patients.

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Hi,

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I have read your concern.

Water is not prohibited after C-section. However, drinking water or any fluids is delayed right after CS because you are expected to lie down flat on the bed at least eight hours after the operation to avoid post anesthesia side effect of a spinal headache. With this, since you are in supine and you just got an operation, your bowels are not yet fully functioning. If you drink water lying down, you might aspirate it towards your lungs and you will have a difficulty of breathing. If you take it within eight hours and you raise your head to drink it, you may experience a spinal headache plus you will experience vomiting and possibly abdominal pain because your intestines are not yet ready to take it in. You may try to sip out water with wet cotton just so to wet your lips and quench a little desire to drink.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At February 15, 2019
Reviewed At May 27, 2023

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Dr. Donalyn Sepina Barcial is an experienced Obstetrician and Gynecologist with expertise in prenatal care, high-risk pregnancy management, infertility, menstrual disorders, and minimally invasive gynecological procedures. She is dedicated to women’s health across all life stages, providing compassionate, evidence-based care. Dr. Barcial focuses on personalized treatment plans that support reproductive health, hormonal balance, and overall well-being for her patients.

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Professional Bio:

Dr. Donalyn Sepina Barcial is an experienced Obstetrician and Gynecologist with expertise in prenatal care, high-risk pregnancy management, infertility, menstrual disorders, and minimally invasive gynecological procedures. She is dedicated to women’s health across all life stages, providing compassionate, evidence-based care. Dr. Barcial focuses on personalized treatment plans that support reproductive health, hormonal balance, and overall well-being for her patients.

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